Places we have Been

Saturday, April 09, 2016

Cold, sunny and the St. Jacobs Farmer's Market

Yep its cold -6c (21f) at 7am, but at least pretty sunny most of the day. It did get up to -2C (28F) but felt much colder with NW wind. But with the sun shining and a few layers of clothes did get out for a walkabout by the river and the yard here, 5 acres of lawn just waiting to be mowed in the warmer weather.

way back there we are

Wandered up to the Arena and a hockey tournament going on. Preva Cup, I believe it is volunteer firefighters from around the area compete and of course there is food, adult beverages, entertainment and dancing as well in the hall upstairs. Did see a woman that I know Bonnie, her husband Pete was playing. Met the them when they moved to town 1994 at my restaurant and camped with them couple of times, years ago. Nice to chat again. After a light lunch Suzie went to visit her Dad in Stratford hospital and he is doing well. While she did this I hopped in the car to cruise the countryside destination St Jacobs farmer's market, just cause I could.

This market is always busy

Mennonite lady selling Maple syrup

At the market and going to brave the crowds for a while.

busy place? yep

Now this place is zoo even in the winter, even vendors outside in this freezing cold weather. I waited in line for our Turkey sausage just in time to see the last of the fresh sausage being sold, but there has some frozen in 1lb bags. We love this Turkey sausage, so got 2 lbs of garlic and 1 lb of Maple Turkey sausage to try , that is supposed to be wonderful. Also picked up a large head of cauliflower for 2 bucks. Cauliflower pizza is one the menu soon !

No pics of the poultry vendor just too crowded, but got what we wanted.

these outside vendors must be frozen !

picked up a large head of cauliflower here for 2 bucks

tours here too would be kinda cold I think

Now head back, fuel the car and the parking lot is cleared of snow, ready for more tomorrow.

nice back roads back home

Below is what I bought today, large cauliflower 2 bucks and 3 lbs. turkey sausage 15 bucks ( good for 6 meals and tastes amazing!

got some great food here

Back home shortly after Suzie 3:30 pm, chatted for a bit, I repackaged the sausage and read for a while, then time for supper. Tonight, turkey garlic sausage (in the fry pan not my Weber Q :<( ) and a salad. But still very tasty. Love this turkey sausage !

the garlic sausage was amazing !

Now the weather gods have predicted -10c (14f) overnight and 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) of snow tomorrow. Guess we'll find out if they are correct ( hope not ). Glad we got our furnace repaired in Quartzsite this winter and we have our Mr. Heater. We are toasty warm here when we come inside.

an early sunset, too cold to go out agaiun

Love that you stopped by again and hope you are in warmer weather than we are, but hey summer is just around the corner right?. First corner we hope !

Yes you would love this market it is amazing.Glad you got a few ideas from me, I always looking o make something interesting that we like.I have been waiting for a good price on Cauliflower to make it.

We finally lost those hot days but not sure I'm ready for cold days either. However, April is half over so it's likely to start getting pretty hot in Arizona and staying that way. Maybe it is time to start the trek north.